When I read the Torah portion last weekend something unexpected stirred in my spirit. For the first time, I saw the seriousness of the lack of importance in Esau’s attitude toward his birthright for a momentary physical need of hunger. I paused to ask myself, have I taken for granted the birthright and the price Jesus paid for me on the cross? He paid the ultimate sacrifice of His life to endure a painful death to offer me a relationship with Almighty God. By taking on himself my sin so I could receive eternal life in the presence of our loving Father He gave the greatest gift of all to all mankind. Make no mistake, we all have an everlasting life. How we spend that life depends on our decision to accept the work of the cross.
I have to be honest, there are things in my life I have not yet surrendered to God’s ways. Times of worry or unbelief are stumbling blocks to entering the joy of the Lord to have the strength to obey in a moment when I would rather do things my way. Then there are practical things like consistent healthy eating and exercise to be physically strong enough to run the race God has set before me. In the moments of choice, these things might seem insignificant. After all, we know He loves us; but my question to us is how much do we love Him? As we come to the celebration of the birth of Jesus this year, ponder the gift of the birthright of the Kingdom of God. We are given the privilege to be sons and daughters of the Lord. We are His ambassadors to reveal His love to this planet as well as legislate things on earth through our intercession to line up with His will. He has given us here in America an opportunity to partner with Him to reclaim our country to righteousness. This Christmas season lets rejoice fully in our birthright as we worship and celebrate. We have so much to be thankful for.